Vocabulary Enrichment 35

EXPRESSION 
/ɪkˈsprɛʃ ən/ [ik-SPRESH-uh n] (n.) 
– an indication or display of one’s feelings

Example: He had a tired expression on his face after the race.
Additional info: It can also mean a word or group of words.

BEHAVIOR 
/bɪˈheɪv yər/ [bih-HEYV-yer] (n.) 
– the way humans or animals act

Example: Talking with others is natural behavior among people.
Additional info: Synonyms for behavior include conduct and deeds.

SIMILAR 
/ˈsɪm ə lər/ [SIM-uh-ler] (adj.) 
– being alike or being the same

Example: Because they are brothers, they look similar.
Additional info: Synonyms for similar include comparable and identical.

BURNOUT 
/ˈbɜrnˌaʊt/ [BURN-out] (n.) 
– tiredness or frustration from stress

Example: Some doctors and nurses experience burnout because of their stressful jobs.
Additional info: Synonyms for burnout include exhaustion and weariness.

AFFECT 
/əˈfɛkt/ [uh-FEKT ] (v.)
– to produce an effect in something

Example: Going through a tragedy can negatively affect someone.
Additional info: It may also mean “to produce strong emotions.”

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